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kayoed

/ˈkeɪ.oʊd/

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adjective

/ˈkeɪ.oʊd/formalbritishsportobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее сленговое выражение, означающее нокаутированный или находящийся без сознания, обычно от удара в боксе.

An old-fashioned slang term meaning knocked out or unconscious, typically from a blow in boxing.

  1. Knocked unconsciousC1informal

    Struck with a heavy blow, causing loss of consciousness, especially in boxing.

    ruНокаутированный

    • The boxer was kayoed in the third round.
    • He kayoed his opponent with a powerful right hook.
    • After being kayoed, he was taken to the hospital for observation.

    Synonymscoldflooredknocked-output to sleepstiffunconscious

    Antonymsawakeconscious

Forms
  • more kayoed comparative form
  • most kayoed superlative form

verb

kayo/ˈkeɪ.oʊ/C2formalsportobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий нокаутировать или лишить сознания, происходящий от боксерского термина 'K.O.' (нокаут).

An archaic or obsolete verb meaning to knock out or render unconscious, derived from the boxing term 'K.O.' (knockout).

  1. Knock unconscious or senselessB2informalsport

    To knock someone unconscious, especially in boxing or a fight.

    ruНокаутировать

    • The boxer kayoed his opponent in the third round.
    • He was kayoed by a powerful punch to the jaw.
    • The champion kayoed the challenger with a single blow.

    Synonymsdeckdropfloorknock outlay output to sleep

Forms
  • kayoed past participle
  • kayoed past simple
  • kayoing present participle
  • kayoes third person singular